THE GREAT KEINPLATZ EXPERIMENT
CONTENTS
PAGE
I THE BROWN HAND 9
II THE USHER OF LEA HOUSE SCHOOL 30
III B. 24 51
IV THE GREAT KEINPLATZ EXPERIMENT 72
V CYPRIAN OVERBECK WELLS 95
VI PLAYING WITH FIRE 120
VII THE RING OF THOTH 139
VIII THE LOS AMIGOS FIASCO 163
IX HOW IT HAPPENED 174
X LOT NO. 249 179
XI "DE PROFUNDIS" 225
XII THE LIFT 239
THE GREAT KEINPLATZ EXPERIMENT
_and Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen_
I
THE BROWN HAND
Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon,
made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a
hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed
proprietor. Many know also that there were at least five people between
the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick's selection appeared to be
altogether arbitrary and whimsical. I can assure them, however, that
they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in
the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real
reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me. As a matter of fact,
though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for
my Indian uncle. I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so
singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not
put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is
your own affair.
Sir Dominick Holden, C.B., K.C.S.I., and I don't know what besides, was
the most distinguished Indian surgeon of his day. In the Army
originally, he afterwards settled down into civil practice in Bombay,
and visited as a consultant every part of India. His name is best
remembered in connection with the Oriental Hospital, which he founded
and supported. The time came, however, when his iron constitution began
to show signs of the long strain to which he had subjected it, and his
brother practitioners (who were not, perhaps, entirely disinterested
upon the point) were unanimous in recommending him to return to England.
"1105281816"
PAGE
I THE BROWN HAND 9
II THE USHER OF LEA HOUSE SCHOOL 30
III B. 24 51
IV THE GREAT KEINPLATZ EXPERIMENT 72
V CYPRIAN OVERBECK WELLS 95
VI PLAYING WITH FIRE 120
VII THE RING OF THOTH 139
VIII THE LOS AMIGOS FIASCO 163
IX HOW IT HAPPENED 174
X LOT NO. 249 179
XI "DE PROFUNDIS" 225
XII THE LIFT 239
THE GREAT KEINPLATZ EXPERIMENT
_and Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen_
I
THE BROWN HAND
Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon,
made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a
hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed
proprietor. Many know also that there were at least five people between
the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick's selection appeared to be
altogether arbitrary and whimsical. I can assure them, however, that
they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in
the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real
reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me. As a matter of fact,
though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for
my Indian uncle. I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so
singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not
put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is
your own affair.
Sir Dominick Holden, C.B., K.C.S.I., and I don't know what besides, was
the most distinguished Indian surgeon of his day. In the Army
originally, he afterwards settled down into civil practice in Bombay,
and visited as a consultant every part of India. His name is best
remembered in connection with the Oriental Hospital, which he founded
and supported. The time came, however, when his iron constitution began
to show signs of the long strain to which he had subjected it, and his
brother practitioners (who were not, perhaps, entirely disinterested
upon the point) were unanimous in recommending him to return to England.
THE GREAT KEINPLATZ EXPERIMENT
CONTENTS
PAGE
I THE BROWN HAND 9
II THE USHER OF LEA HOUSE SCHOOL 30
III B. 24 51
IV THE GREAT KEINPLATZ EXPERIMENT 72
V CYPRIAN OVERBECK WELLS 95
VI PLAYING WITH FIRE 120
VII THE RING OF THOTH 139
VIII THE LOS AMIGOS FIASCO 163
IX HOW IT HAPPENED 174
X LOT NO. 249 179
XI "DE PROFUNDIS" 225
XII THE LIFT 239
THE GREAT KEINPLATZ EXPERIMENT
_and Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen_
I
THE BROWN HAND
Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon,
made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a
hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed
proprietor. Many know also that there were at least five people between
the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick's selection appeared to be
altogether arbitrary and whimsical. I can assure them, however, that
they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in
the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real
reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me. As a matter of fact,
though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for
my Indian uncle. I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so
singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not
put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is
your own affair.
Sir Dominick Holden, C.B., K.C.S.I., and I don't know what besides, was
the most distinguished Indian surgeon of his day. In the Army
originally, he afterwards settled down into civil practice in Bombay,
and visited as a consultant every part of India. His name is best
remembered in connection with the Oriental Hospital, which he founded
and supported. The time came, however, when his iron constitution began
to show signs of the long strain to which he had subjected it, and his
brother practitioners (who were not, perhaps, entirely disinterested
upon the point) were unanimous in recommending him to return to England.
PAGE
I THE BROWN HAND 9
II THE USHER OF LEA HOUSE SCHOOL 30
III B. 24 51
IV THE GREAT KEINPLATZ EXPERIMENT 72
V CYPRIAN OVERBECK WELLS 95
VI PLAYING WITH FIRE 120
VII THE RING OF THOTH 139
VIII THE LOS AMIGOS FIASCO 163
IX HOW IT HAPPENED 174
X LOT NO. 249 179
XI "DE PROFUNDIS" 225
XII THE LIFT 239
THE GREAT KEINPLATZ EXPERIMENT
_and Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen_
I
THE BROWN HAND
Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon,
made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a
hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed
proprietor. Many know also that there were at least five people between
the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick's selection appeared to be
altogether arbitrary and whimsical. I can assure them, however, that
they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in
the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real
reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me. As a matter of fact,
though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for
my Indian uncle. I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so
singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not
put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is
your own affair.
Sir Dominick Holden, C.B., K.C.S.I., and I don't know what besides, was
the most distinguished Indian surgeon of his day. In the Army
originally, he afterwards settled down into civil practice in Bombay,
and visited as a consultant every part of India. His name is best
remembered in connection with the Oriental Hospital, which he founded
and supported. The time came, however, when his iron constitution began
to show signs of the long strain to which he had subjected it, and his
brother practitioners (who were not, perhaps, entirely disinterested
upon the point) were unanimous in recommending him to return to England.
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| BN ID: | 2940013091658 |
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| Publisher: | SAP |
| Publication date: | 08/31/2011 |
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